Medical Marijuana (Cannabis sativa X indica )

Natural Habitat

Native to central and southern Asia, Cannabis prefers a warm and
humid climate, but are very resilient and can live in many
habitats, so long as the soil pH is between 5 and 7.

They require an abundance of light to grow. The plants wait for
days with at least 12 hours of light to start flowering. While
flowering, Cannabis sativa X indica plants thrive in 18
hour daylight periods. While the plant experiences 18 hour
light periods each day, it produces the largest and most THC
rich buds.

Marijuana, used for its psychoactive properties, is a hybrid
species of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica.
Cannabis sativa is found in tropic environments while
Cannabis indica can be found in more mountainous areas
such as the highlands in India.

Due to the adaptations of Cannabis, it can live in a
diverse set of climates. Cannabis has become so good at
thriving in many climates that it is considered a weed by some.
For example, during World War II Cannabis was planted
extensively in Iowa for hemp rope production. These fields have
now been converted to grow corn but Cannabis plants remain a
constant pest. Among the cornstalks, Cannabis plants can be
found growing and competing for soil nutrients. Try as they might,
farmers still cannot eradicate them.

Although Cannabis originated in south central Asia, it
has been spread all around the world. Flourishing marijuana
plants have been found in our national parks, sometimes growing
over eight feet tall! Wisconsin’s cold harsh winters make it
hard for marijuana plants to reach such great heights, but don’t
be surprised if you come across a small marijuana plant growing
in the woods.